Domestic Assistant

To carry out all cleaning assigned, making full use of

guidance and training given, using checklists provided.

Provide a beverage service to patients and visitors as

required.

Ensure all necessary equipment/machinery is fit for

purpose before use and ensure is cleaned and correctly stored after use.

Use all materials and consumables in accordance with

laid down practices.

Collection, segregation and disposal of waste

materials, replacement of liners, in accordance with policies.

Packing, sorting, delivering and collection of linen.

Undertake manual and mechanical cleaning activities in

accordance with the cleaning schedule.

Ensure that all cleaning schedules are completed and

checked on a daily basis.

Refilling of all dispensers including soap, hand

towels, toilet rolls and all paper rolls

Provide emergency and ad hoc cleaning as required.

Cleaning in close proximity to patients including

beds, windows, curtain rails, window ledges, tables and lockers.

Work safely at all times giving due consideration to

themselves and others.

Use the appropriate work equipment and PPE provided,

reporting any maintenance, safety deficiencies and incidents to a member of the

supervisory team

Carry

out any other reasonable duties as requested by management.

Maintaining cleanliness of entrances, work

areas and grounds as necessary

Various shift patterns available

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City Hospitals Independent Commercial Enterprises Ltd (CHoICE - trading since 2014) is a wholly owned subsidiary company of South Tyneside & Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust (STSFT). We provide a full range of Facilities Management, Procurement and Outpatient Pharmacy services. We employ staff in a wide range of functions, ranging from cleaners, porters, engineers, procurement and pharmacists.

Commitment, Care and Compassion- our Team contribute to the overall hospital environment, providing safe, secure and comfortable facilities for access by patients, staff and visitors. CHoICE is an exciting place to work that will provide you with an opportunity to grow and develop. Many of our staff work flexibly, including part-time and we are committed to offering flexible approaches to work where possible. We provide a range of benefits including Fitness Centre (SRH), cycle to work scheme and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.

We welcome all applications regardless of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and in particular those from under-represented groups.

If you use AI, and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual recruitment process, we may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.

Experience

Essential: - Good understanding of cleaning services

Desirable: - Cleaning experience; - Experience of working in a healthcare environment

Qualifications

Essential: - Basic Numeracy and Literacy education

Desirable: - Cleaning experience; - Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Physical Skills

Essential: - Combination of bending/lifting/standing and walking with frequent requirement for physical effort.

Desirable: - Able to undertake varied manual handling tasks including use of; - machinery, movement of beds and other equipment.; - Ability to work in busy environment

Skills and knowledge

Essential: - Ability to accept and prioritise instructions

Desirable: - Previous experience working with cleaning machinery